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Sometimes my favorite things about being a mom, are the sweet little sounds children make. Carter makes the sweetest noises when he wakes up in the morning. It is so fun to hear him giggle, talk to his toys, and sing me a song. I just love his little voice when he gets so excited as I walk into his room and he giggles “mommy.” These sweet little souls are worth more than anything in the world. I could have never dreamed of something better than being a mother.

My sweet silly little boy <3

Here is what we have been up to lately.

Last weekend we had some more firsts with Carter. Jason got off of work early, so we headed out to Wheeler Farm in Murray Utah. It was a long drive, but worth the free admission and worth it to see Carter’s reaction to all of the animals. He was in heaven, and loved making the sounds he knows each of them make. We saw pigs, sheep, goats, horses, ponies, cows, a calf, turkeys, rabbits, and his very favorite… kitty cats! I was terrified of the geese that kept freaking out and following us, but I survived and overall had a great time. Jason even milked a cow!!!

We didn't take many pictures... Wheeler Farm :)

Carter wanted to stay with the animals.

Saturday, my sweet 8 year old cousin was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We loved being around family, and were so proud of our sweet little cousin Adam. What a great day and a wonderful decision to make. Adam has an incredible testimony, and when I was about to have brain surgery, we had a family fast. Adam, even though he was 7 and not needing to, fasted for me. He went without breakfast and lunch to make sure I would be ok, and it touched my heart. He has so much love for his family.

Everyone at the baptism.

Friday the 13^th marked the 5^th year anniversary of my life changing for forever. It happened on a cold February night in Boise Idaho, and was a beautiful tribute to how our first date went and how our lives, together, would be. After a delicious meal at an unplanned restaurant, a surprise dance under the stars in the park, and it ending in him singing to me and kneeling on one knee… I said yes. Every passing year I look back and see how very lucky I am to have such a sweet and incredible person to spend the rest of my forever with. Jason has always been there for me and I still love him with all of my heart. Eternity isn't long enough J

The cheesecake was AMAZING!

Ballantyne’s Day, I was scheduled for an MRI and a doctor’s appointment, we closed and started moving in our house, we had to clean our old house, and we had so many things to do, Jason and I went to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Afterwards, I found out that I am still cancer free Hooray! Oh and I gained 10 lbs, which is actually a really good thing ha ha. Who knew I would be so happy to gain 10 pounds?!

We moved into our house Saturday and boy was it fun. Carter fell off the back of the moving truck and got a pretty good shiner. I was so scared that he had a concussion, but after crying for a good hour, pizza, and walking outside, he ended up being just fine. Poor little guy.

Carter the night after his fall. Look at that shiner!

He is still a happy boy <3

After our awful ordeal, we got everything moved into our new house. Sadly everything didn't magically unpack its self, but we are in our new house! To celebrate we had dinner with our friends Kendall and Mike in the form of amazingly delicious heart shaped pasta. I was so thankful for the distraction and so thankful that the day ended happy. I am so thankful that Carter was OK and that I had my sister to keep me calm, our house to distract my uneasy thoughts, and friends to laugh and visit with. It is amazing how God is always watching over us.

We have always wanted to take Carter to Thanksgiving Point and check out Farm Country, so that’s what we did last Saturday. IT was a pretty fun time, and afterward we looked at some new things for our house. We need to replace our front door and ended up getting a dish washer too. A couple weeks ago we even bought new furniture, and we surprising flit a love seat in our car. It was exciting. I hope the rumor that your to do list never ends when you have a house, isn't true. We have been so busy and unpacking and planning to decorate! Oh and surprise, my teaching license expired, so I've been working on that as well. Oh happy day, life is fun (and I mean that seriously J)!

Farm Country after the horse drawn trailer ride.

Just another day looking a new things for the house!

Carter and I squished in the car after buying a love seat!

Carter loves being close to his cousins. I was able to watch all 3 and while sweet little Carmen was sleeping we went outside. Taylor and Carter decided to bring their cell phones on our walk and randomly sat on someone's steps. They are adorable!!! Oh happy day, life is fun (and I mean that seriously :)  )!

"Say cheese!"